Newton County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°25′N 89°07′W / 32.41°N 89.12°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1836 |
| Seat | Decatur |
| Largest city | Newton |
| Area | |
• Total | 580 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
| • Land | 578 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) 0.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 21,291 |
| • Density | 37/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Newton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,291.[1] Its county seat is Decatur.[2]
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Newton County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.